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“Housing/Parsonage Pros and Cons”

“Housing/Parsonage Pros and Cons” Clergy Financial Resources has a brief comparison here.

November 3, 2017November 2, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in compensation, employment, religious exemptions, taxes

“How to Claim Housing During Interim Ministry?”

“How to Claim Housing During Interim Ministry?” Clergy Financial Resources has guidance here.

November 3, 2017November 2, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in compensation, employment, religious exemptions, taxes

Free webinar Nov. 8 @ noon E.S.T.: “Key Year-End Financial and Tax Tasks for Church Leaders”

Free webinar Nov. 8 @ noon E.S.T.: “Key Year-End Financial and Tax Tasks for Church Leaders” hosted by ChurchLaw&Tax. Sign up here. Here’s the list of topics: Continue reading “Free webinar Nov. 8 @ noon E.S.T.: “Key Year-End Financial and Tax Tasks for Church Leaders”” →

November 2, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in 501(c)(3), compensation, employment, fundraising, taxes

“2nd Circuit: Religious Court Lacks Standing To Challenge Stay of Its Proceedings”

“2nd Circuit: Religious Court Lacks Standing To Challenge Stay of Its Proceedings” Religion Clause reports here on Bais Din of Mechon L’Hoyroa v. Congregation Birchos Yosef, (2d Cir., Nov. 1, 2017).

November 2, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in 2nd Circuit, arbitration, bankruptcy, Jewish, standing

“Handy Tips for Keeping Discussion under Control”

“Handy Tips for Keeping Discussion under Control” The Law of Order has some excellent guidance for meetings here.

November 2, 2017November 1, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in boards, meetings, parliamentary procedure

“4 Ways to Screw Up a Vote”

“4 Ways to Screw Up a Vote” Sarah E. Merkle has this post on The Law of Order. The four ways are (1) show favoritism, (2) ask for abstentions, (3) keep the precise topic of the vote a mystery, and (4) say the words, “same sign,” or “nay.”

November 2, 2017November 1, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in boards, meetings, parliamentary procedure

“Making a Motion: Infographic: What making a main motion looks like during a meeting.”

“Making a Motion: Infographic: What making a main motion looks like during a meeting.” ManagingYourChurch posted this infographic by Sarah E. Merkle.

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in boards, meetings, parliamentary procedure

“New Contraceptive Coverage Rules Challenged As Notre Dame Plans To End Coverage”

“New Contraceptive Coverage Rules Challenged As Notre Dame Plans To End Coverage” Religion Clause reports here on Shiraef v. Hargan (N.D. Ind., filed 10/31/2017).

November 1, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in 7th Circuit, Affordable Care Act, contraceptives, Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, Indiana, religious exemptions, RFRA, Roman Catholic

“Notre Dame to end no-cost contraceptive coverage for employees”

“Notre Dame to end no-cost contraceptive coverage for employees” The South Bend Tribune reports here.

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in Affordable Care Act, contraceptives, Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause, healthcare, Indiana, insurance, religious exemptions, RFRA, Roman Catholic, schools

“Mississippi Suit On Gay Marriage Recusals Is Reopened”

“Mississippi Suit On Gay Marriage Recusals Is Reopened” Religion Clause reports here on Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, (S.D. Miss. Oct. 27, 2017). AP reports here.

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in LGBT rights, Mississippi, religious exemptions, same-sex marriage, standing, state RFRAs, Uncategorized

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Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on Prohibition against Cohabitation

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Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on…

W. Dist. N.C.: Religious Pro-Life Demonstrators may proceed in challenge to COVID Order on religious, not free-speech grounds

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W. Dist. N.C.: Religious Pro-Life Demonstrators may proceed in challenge…

N.D. Ga.: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine bars court from deciding “representative status” in Bishop’s suit seeking indemnification of legal fees

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N.D. Ga.: Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine bars court from deciding “representative…

“Churches’ Bill of Rights” from Ind. Att’y Gen. & Lt. Gov.

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On May 14, 2025, Indiana’s Attorney General Todd Rokita and…

10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception

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10th Cir.: No interlocutory appeal on ministerial exception. The 2–1…

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